WIRRAL’S largest social housing group has announced plans to build 400 new homes over the next four years.

Wirral Partnership Homes submitted one of 146 bids to the Government under its Affordable Homes programme.

Brian Simpson, CEO of Wirral Partnership Homes, said: “Without the Affordable Rent Programme, development would have been limited.

“The programme has enabled our plans to grow from four properties to 400, which is fantastic news for Wirral, creating new apprenticeships and local labour and assisting in regeneration of the area. In this time of economic difficulties, the new homes will not only be much needed but affordable.

“Along with the Wirral Waters Enterprise Zone the outlook for Wirral is encouraging.”

The organisation said the new homes will be built across Wirral, including in areas that have not had any new and affordable homes for decades.